Here is what you can look forward to in issue 7-8/2016:
The ingredients market is turning greener
Formulating organic products is a challenge. Belinda Carli from the IPCS, however, explains how to find easy solutions with an ever increasing choice of ‘green’ ingredients.
New method for testing anti-pollution effects
A new validated clinical method evaluates the effects of specific cosmetic products against in-vivo gaseous pollution exposure.
Reinold Geiger (L’Occitane): Take-off for Provencal Brand
CEO Reinold Geiger explains what made L’Occitane, a Provençal brand with nearly 3,000 global retail locations, conquer the world during the past 40 years. Essential oils from Provençal plants infuse shampoos, body creams, skin care and perfumes. “In 20 years, we have established close to 3,000 retail locations.” says Reinold Geiger, CEO, L’Occitane.
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Dr. Alexander Thiemann (Dr. Straetmans): Adjusting preservation after contamination
Dr Alexander Thiemann from Dr. Straetmans explains what preservative blend can help to adjust a preservation system once it has been contaminated. Microbiological challenges are not restricted to product application but also occur during the manufacturing process. Preservation systems can fail in spite of products having passed microbiological challenge testing.
Front cover picture: Reinold Geiger / L’Occitane